I've got no beef with Hansen: Gatland

Wales coach Warren Gatland says he has no problem with All Blacks counterpart Steve Hansen but reinforced the resentment at his treatment in New Zealand during this year's British and Irish Lions tour.

Gatland surprised journalists by fronting a media session in Cardiff on Monday ahead of this weekend's Test against the All Blacks, which is already gathering hype.

The Kiwi doesn't usually appear until later in the week but clearly wanted to front foot issues related to his relationship with Hansen and his home country.

Perceived acrimony between the pair was a constant theme throughout the Lions' mid-year tour.

Hansen always played down speculation of a rift and the pair shared a handshake and a chat after the drawn third Test at Eden Park which left the series squared 1-1.

Gatland has subsequently been outspoken about elements of the tour in various interviews and in a book devoted to the six weeks down under.

However, he says the coaches are amicable.

"People are trying to make something out of myself and Steve," he said.